Over My Dead Body

Archer has written another great book. I enjoyed the plot and was pleasantly surprised throughout the book.

Chief Inspector William Warwick is a young DCI. Warwick and his wife are aboard a luxury cruise liner when he is asked to investigate a suspicious death. A new unsolved murders unit is set up in London and William is chosen as it’s leader. That leaves the death on the cruise liner and four cold cases to solve. True to Archer’s form, he does a magnificent job of developing numerous character studies in chapter after chapter. There are so many mysteries that you must pay close attention to who is doing what, to whom, and only guess at what is coming next. Archer is one of the best at delivering the unsuspecting at just the right time.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Archer does not disappoint! This book picks up right where the previous one left off and takes the reader on a wild ride across oceans and countries. Archer develops favorite characters, introduces new ones and delivers a plot that is anything but predictable. One you start this book you won't be able to put it down until the last page!

This book proves that Jeffrey Archer still has it. While there are four plot lines going on here they all come together nicely. This isn't the first story involving DCI William Warwick and it might be helpful to read the others first because there are characters and references to events from the past stories that are helpful to know. I thoroughly enjoyed this and he writes another with Warwick. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers copy for review.

law-enforcement, false-information, family, family-dynamics, fast-pace, friendship, art-fraud, art-theft, twisty, cold-case, undercover*****

I haven't read Archer in a few years, and now I can't remember why not! Excellent tangle of a story! Set in several locations in 1988, the protagonists are all working for The Yard. The senior officer is DCI Warwick who is under a superintendent known as The Hawk. Lots of colorful characters on both sides of the law in a tense atmosphere with many deadlines. Superb storytelling that caught me up in its web and wouldn't let go!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Harper 360, HarperCollins via NetGalley. Thank you!

Another winner from Jeffrey Archer! Although part of a series, this book can easily be read as a stand-alone because the author includes details from previous books. Twists and turns are trademarks of this author and he does not disappoint in Over My Dead Body. Thanks to #NetGalley and OverMyDeadBody for this advanced digital copy.

Over My Dead Body, the fourth book in Jeffrey Archer’s William Warwick series, is another tour de force by the master storyteller. There are many good reasons why Archer is one of my favorite authors, and this novel exemplifies them all.

When DCI William Warwick embarks on a cruise with his wife, Beth, he has little intention of getting involved in a murder investigation. Yet that is exactly what he does. Shortly thereafter, Warwick is back on the case, a member of the newly-created Unsolved Murders Unit. His suspicions are aroused when attorney Booth Watson continues to represent the interests of Miles Faulkner, a client who is alleged to have died two months earlier (in the third book). Before long, he finds himself on Faulkner’s trail with newly-minted Unit member Ross Hogan.

From the opening pages, Archer takes us on a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase through cruise ships and continents, facing the most unsavory villains and the most sophisticated thieves. The intensity does not let up until the cases are resolved. The writing is tight, clever and extremely smart, as is Warwick himself. The plotting is a gem of construction, with each scene lending itself to a piece of the puzzle.

The characters are both likeable and memorable. William Warwick’s integrity Is above reproach. He is as intelligent and persistent as anyone, and his relationship with Beth brings out his compassionate side. Beth is a charming companion for William, and she often acts as the voice of moderation. Miles Faulkner is the quintessential villain whom you love to hate. Ross Hogan is a nice addition to the cast and has a poignant storyline. Even the minor characters have a positive impact on the novel. James Buchanan, a young man with a desire to learn about being a detective who meets William on the cruise, is interesting and charming.

Although I did receive an ARC, I also listened to the audio version. George Blagden does an admirable job of bringing the characters to life. His narration significantly added to the entertainment value of the story.

Over My Dead Body upholds the weighty tradition that flows through all of Archer’s novels. I highly recommend it (and the entire Warwick series). While Over My Dead Body can be read as a standalone, it can best be appreciated when the series is read in order. I am already looking forward to continuing William Warwick’s story in the fifth book Next in Line.

Note: I received an ARC of Over My Dead Body from NetGalley and Harper Collins 360. The above is my honest review.

Over My Dead Body is the fourth installment in the Detective Inspector William Warwick series. If you love family sagas with well developed characters, this Jeffrey Archer series is very satisfying. The mystery continues with unsolved murders, the art world, and detective work. This was a quick, entertaining read, and I can’t wait to see what Jeffrey Archer writes next!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.